C++ – Missing A Detail About Boost (.lib files)

boostclinker

Where do I find the lib files for linking my program when using some Boost libraries?
Decided to try its threading functionality but I am getting

Error 6 fatal error LNK1104: cannot
open file
'libboost_thread-vc90-mt-gd-1_42.lib' InterviewPractice

after I include

Error 6 fatal error LNK1104: cannot
open file
'libboost_thread-vc90-mt-gd-1_42.lib' InterviewPractice

I can't find where to get the .lib files for proper linking on the boost website?
Any tips? 🙂

Best Answer

Some of the Boost libraries need to be built (the ones that use OS-specific functions, for example). You can build them yourself, or download a pre-built package.

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You can also add it to the library directories for that specific project. Right click on the project, properties -> Linker -> General -> Additional Library Directories.

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